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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
7
Chicago market report dated March 2 shows hogs weak with top 13.85 for 200 to 330 pound hogs and 6,000 held over. Cattle very active with few steers at 15.75 to 16.40 and bulk 13.00 to 14.00. Sheep light with western lambs around 16.50 to 16.55 and no sales yet. Tomorrow’s estimates: hogs 12,000 cattle 2,000 sheep 3,000.
Market unsettled as receipts reach 14 925 cases with 64 extra firsts and 5216 firsts. Dirties 30 checks 29. Poultry receipts show no cars and 6 trucks. Market firm and unchanged.
The page reports grain quotes for wheat and oats with bid and ask figures and delivery months. It also offers cooking tips noting that vitamins may be lost when cooking and suggests serving raw vegetables like carrot sticks and leafy greens to keep meals balanced. A final item mentions governors receiving Nebraska hogs tied to a Third War Loan subscription bet.
A long list of workers for the Red Cross Drive opening March 13 spans multiple townships and counties. Names include Mrs Walter Jones Pleasant Franklin. Mrs Frank Libe Cedar Franklin. Arthur Lorack Crescent Iowa. Walter Sojka Fairview Jackson. Howard Fisher Farmers Iowa. and many others across Jackson, Franklin, Cedar, Linn, Lime Creek, and surrounding areas.
The secretary of the treasury announces an exchange offer involving seven current issues. Offered are 2 1/2 percent and 2 percent treasury bonds and 1 1/2 percent notes due 1948, plus various 1944 1946 and 1944-52 issues. Banks were told subscription books open today March 2, 1944 and may close at treasury discretion.
A quirky kitchen scene presents warm bowls of tomato soup before serving with lemon slices on top. The list names Harold Anderson spread Eagle Washington and others including Fred Jarvis Eureka Marion Harold Beenblossom Shiloh Marion and more in a catalog like entry.
Des Moines reports that less than one man in four examined at Camp Dodge in February failed physical and mental tests for military service. National averages suggest a higher rejection countrywide, but February may show improvement. Camp Dodge also notes record February exam totals and anticipates more Iowans to be examined in March.
Veterinarians warn mange often remains dormant in summer but worsens with cold weather as hogs are crowded indoors and vitality declines. Fall and winter require focused control measures to prevent outbreaks.
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